MAY 12, 2025

THOUGHT of the WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, May 12:

SCGMB25 Percussion Auditions (details below), 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Mandatory SCGMB25 Color Guard Parent/Member Meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Band Room

TUESDAY, May 13:

SCGMB25 Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
$40 SCGMB25 Band Fee deposit due

FRIDAY, May 16: GRADUATION! Report 6:15 p.m., all black/long black

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, May 19:

TURN IN YOUR SIGN-OUT FORMS TO THE FRONT OFFICE!
Normal school day (no band activities after school)
All school-owned instruments must be on campus today

TUESDAY, May 20: Normal school day periods 1-5; 7th period exam

WEDNESDAY, May 21: Per. 1 and 2 Exams

THURSDAY, May 22: Per. 3 and 4 Exams

FRIDAY, May 23: Per. 5 and 6 Exams

Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "Add to Google Calendar" link at the bottom of the calendar.

SPRING TRAINING for SCGMB25

One more day of spring training THIS WEEK!

Tuesday, May 13, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m

Not sure if you want to march or not? Come to Spring Training and get a taste of what it's like to be a part of the SCGMB!

2025 BAND FEE DEPOSIT - $40 due TUESDAY

Reserve your spot in the SCGMB25 with your non-refundable $40 deposit, due on Tuesday, May 13.

Coming to Spring Training is not a commitment to be in marching band, but paying this deposit IS A COMMITMENT FOR THE 2025 FALL SEASON. PLEASE do not pay unless you are very sure you are going to march! Refunds are only given in very limited circumstances.

LGPE LUNCH

If you did not pay for your lunch at LGPE, you owe $10.75. Please pay ASAP. Seriously. Begging.

GRADUATION - ALL BAND

As we typically do, the full band will perform at SCHS Graduation on Friday, May 16th. Report at 6:15 p.m.; the ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Graduation is a required performance for all band members, and it is a GRADE.

MAY SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Eli B. (trumpet) - May 3

Anna W. (alto sax) - May 15

Dezarae L. (trumpet) - May 18

*If your birthday is this month and your name isn't here, it's because I don't have your birthday on my list. Send it to me and I'll add you to the list!

HOW DO I CONTACT MR. CARTER?

Call or text the Band Hotline: (912) 549-0262.
Email: hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us

Ways to NOT attempt to contact Mr. Carter: FB or Insta DM, tell a friend*, smoke signals, tell Ms. O, text someone else who lives at my house, carrier pigeon, ESP. Just text the hotline.

*The words, "Tell Mr. Carter" should never be the first words in a text to your friend. Just text the hotline.

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a weekly feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great music. In honor of May the 4th Be With You last week, here's an incredible band arrangement of the Star Wars Main Theme, performed by the top band at the University of Texas.

BAND CALENDAR

Have you found the online band calendar yet? You can view it on your computer, sync it to your phone or tablet, or even print it!

Step 1: Get on your computer, then click here: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4 OR scroll up to the calendar above.

Step 2: Click the +Google Calendar icon in the bottom-right corner. You will have to create a Google account if you don’t already have one.

If you use iCal on your iPhone or other Apple device, use this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/scss.screven.k12.ga.us_vjbgemi8c4dkkuovhf85se1s50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

COMING UP

GRADUATION (all band members expected to perform): Friday, May 16 (report 6:15 p.m.)
BAND CAMP for SCGMB25 starts on Thursday, July 17!

STAY CONNECTED

BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 549-0262
Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:

- Marching Band: @gamecockmb

BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4
Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
Be sure to follow our official Instagram: @screvencountyband

Report abuse

Newsletter